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How to get fromChamonix to La Balme-les-Grottesby bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to La Balme-les-Grottes by bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Amberieu En Bugeytrain train Ter
    4h 53m
    €41–72

  2. Drive 191 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chamonix to La Balme-les-Grottescar car 191 km
    2h
    €30–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegardetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Amberieu En Bugeytrain train Ter
    5h 40m
    €64–109

  4. Bus, train via Chambéry

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Chambérybus bus 779
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Bourgoin Jallieutrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Lycéesbus bus T15
    7h 10m
    €32–54

Chamonix to La Balme-les-Grottes by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and La Balme-les-Grottes, France?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to La Balme-les-Grottes via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, and Amberieu En Bugey in around 5h 40m.

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